CWS: USC vs. Florida, Game 1
Four F-16 aircraft fly over TD Ameritrade Park before Florida played South Carolina in the opening game of the NCAA baseball College World Series best-of-three finals, in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 27, 2011.
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Four F-16 aircraft fly over TD Ameritrade Park before Florida played South Carolina in the opening game of the NCAA baseball College World Series best-of-three finals, in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks first baseman Christian Walker (13)is introduced prior to game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina players head out for warm ups prior to the start of game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina stands for the National Anthem prior to the start of game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina gathers for a group prayer prior to the start of game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Brady Thomas warms up prior to the start of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's Jackie Bradley Jr. heads to centerfield for the start of the fifth inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's Jackie Bradley Jr. throws to second after making a catch in the fifth inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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Fans enjoy playing with a beach ball during game one of the 2011 College World Series final between Florida and South Carolina at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
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South Carolina Gamecocks outfielder Jake Williams (40) connects for a hit during game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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The South Carolina dugout prepares for the start of the 10th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks infielder Scott Wingo (8) celebrates his hit in the 8th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's Forrest Koumas (27) delivers a pitch in the first inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's Forrest Koumas (27) delivers a pitch in the first inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Adrian Morales encourages Forrest Koumas (27) prior to his first pitch in the first inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Forrest Koumas (27) delivers a pitch in the first inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
USC's Adrian Morales is all smiles as he watches the highlight of the inning ending play by the Gamecocks in the 10th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina Gamecocks closer Matt Price (22) celebrates the final out of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Robert Beary (4) tags out Florida's Cody Dent in the 10th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher John Taylor (14) gets a Florida runner out at first in the 10th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) celebrates after scoring on an errant throw by Florida in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) celebrates after scoring on an errant throw by Florida in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) celebrates after scoring on an errant throw by Florida in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
USC fans cheer during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's John Taylor (14) delivers a pitch in the bottom of the ninth during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) celebrates after scoring on an errant throw by Florida in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
Florida's Bryson Smith is out at second as South Carolina's Peter Mooney throws to Scott Wingo at second in the 8th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's Peter Mooney throws to second for an out in the 8th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina Gamecocks infielder Scott Wingo (8) celebrates his hit in the 8th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks infielder Scott Wingo (8) celebrates his hit in the 8th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks infielder Scott Wingo (8) celebrates his hit in the 8th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) heads home after the ball gets away from Florida on an errant throw in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) heads home after the ball gets away from Florida on an errant throw in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) slides safely into third as the ball gets away in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) slides safely into third as the ball gets away in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) heads to second after in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) heads to first after connecting on a single in the 11th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Christian Walker (13) slides into second after connecting on a double in the first inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks outfielder Jake Williams (40) celebrates after USC got out of the 10th inning on his throw to home during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Robert Beary (4) tags out Florida's Cody Dent in the 10th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Robert Beary (4) celebrates after an inning ending double play in the 9th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Robert Beary (4) gets the first out at home in the 9th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Robert Beary (4) celebrates after an inning ending double play in the 9th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks catcher Robert Beary (4) gets the first out at home in the 9th inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks closer Matt Price (22) celebrates the final out of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks closer Matt Price (22) celebrates the final out of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks closer Matt Price (22) celebrates the final out of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks closer Matt Price (22) celebrates the final out of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina fans prepare to welcome the team prior to game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina fans welcome the team prior to game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Matt Price arrives with the team prior to game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Adrian Morales is greeted by family as the team arrives for game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina head baseball coach Ray Tanner and Florida head baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan chat prior to the start of game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina players watch Florida hit batting practice prior to the start of game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
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South Carolina's Forrest Koumas sits in the dugout prior to the start of game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Michael Roth (29) signs autographs after the Gamecocks win over Florida in game one of the 2011 College World Series best of three series at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina's Robert Beary lays down a sacrifice bunt in the eight inning during game one of the 2011 College World Series final at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks closer Matt Price (22) celebrates the final out of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com
South Carolina Gamecocks closer Matt Price (22) celebrates the final out of game one of the 2011 College World Series final against Florida at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, NE, Monday, June 27, 2011.
Gerry Melendez
gmelendez@thestate.com